OBJECTIVE
To investigate the maternal comprehension of two different growth charts and to identify the group of mothers with poor comprehension.
DESIGN
An experimental prospective study.
SETTING… (More)

OBJECTIVES
Despite a significant rise in asthma globally as well as in Sri Lanka, data regarding allergen sensitization patterns and other risk factors for asthma are not available. Therefore, we set… (More)

An 11-month-old infant presented with a subcutaneous nodule in the right cheek which was found by ultrasonography to be a worm. Following treatment with di-ethylcarbamazine, a worm emerged from the… (More)

OBJECTIVES
To study the prevalence of exclusive breast feeding and the reasons for water supplementation, and investigate whether water is necessary in the humid climate of Colombo.
SETTING
Well… (More)

Information technology (IT) is fast becoming an essential tool in the delivery of health care 1,2 . Clinicians need IT to improve medical practice, to keep up with new advances, maintain electronic… (More)